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The summer has long been over, the darker nights have rolled
in and slowly, but surely the thick scarves make an appearance and gradually
even thicker coats. The fall is an exciting time for all the events it brings
and the inevitable lead up to Santa hopping down the chimney. To make sure you
don’t miss out on all the fun NYC has to offer, be sure to check out the below
things to see and do. All are fitting for either meeting up with friends,
family or even planning an impressive date.
Catch A Show
What better way is there to spend your time than being
bowled over by a new show. If you’re one who loves theatrics, feminism and a
feel-good theatre play, try watching the hit show
waitress. Featuring a waitress (it’s all in the name) who hopes to break
the chains from her loveless marriage and job to start fresh in a new town. All
is brought into motion with a pie-making competition, which is understandable
because a good pie can motivate us to do most things.
Have A Ball
The McKittrick Hotel plays host to a variety of events with
a periodic theme each extracted from different eras to add uniqueness and
interest beyond the generic nightclub sphere. With its theatrical displays,
costumes and masks, you can have a ball surrounded in periodic style. An
upcoming event in the name of Halloween, called inferno: three nights of
deviant witchcraft will present live performances and an open bar, an event
worth looking into if you’re stuck for ideas this fall.
Illuminations
If you’re a sucker for pretty lights and not afraid of the
cold autumn air, try looking at the The Great Jack O Lantern Blaze event
situated by the Hudson River. For the Halloween spirited amongst you, the event
has lots in store. From 5000 glowing pumpkins, and if viewing pumpkins in mass
volume isn't quite enough pumpkin for you, you can stargaze from inside the
pumpkin planetarium, how romantic. To get a little boozy, before entering the
event, beer will be on sale on several stores with a Halloween twist, you
guessed it, pumpkin beer. You’ll be all pumpkined out by the time the events
over.
Party and Dine
Why not add the fun back into dining and try visiting
Tortilla Flats, a Mexican restaurant based in the Greenwich Village. If loud
music while chowing down on tasty tacos seem like your thing, with intermittent
shots of tequila being poured down your neck, this is the place for you. Not to
mention contests like hula hooping for those with a competitive streak! Insane,
go here, it’ll be heaps of fun.
Drinking With Shakespeare
For those of you who adore a bit of theatre and perhaps even
deem themselves a bit of an actor/artiste themselves, immersion theatre might
tickle your fancy. The theatre experience is amplified as you’re literally
drawn into the show. So probably not so much fun for those who go to the
theatre to interact as little as possible with people. There are other
immersion theatre shows aside from Drunk Shakespeare, but a show that
encourages the actors to drink is a show worth watching. At parts, you get to
make decisions and influence the actions of the actors. It’s all quite artsy
and entertaining for one night, so try it you never know you might like it.
Board Games and Bagels
If drinking and partying are not up your street, perhaps try
cozying up at The Uncommons for board games, brunch and hot
cocoa. Feasy on a seasonal menu filled with light bites and take the
opportunity to beat your friends/or date at monopoly and show them who's boss.
Speakeasy Tour
The museum of the American gangster hosts a speakeasy tour
of one of the former bars of New York. If you’re deciding to visit this place,
based in the East Village, it’s best to sign up for the tour too. The guide is
super passionate about the American gangsters 1920’s era and brings to life the
stories and tales. This museum is not shrouded in hundreds of thousands of
dollars like the museum of modern art, so don’t expect fancy interior and a
grand entrance. This museum is raw and offbeat to demonstrate how the American
gangsters influenced new york. This is appealing for people who want to learn
more about how New York's heritage and culture were affected by the criminal
underworld.
With a few options for plans to make with friends, family or
your date, you can never be bored or left uninspired for ideas in a city that’s
always changing and surprising you. Thankfully, there will still be new places
to explore, admire, enjoy and create memories in while you’re in New York.
This is a contributed post.